TM 5-3805-254-34
12-4. BLEED AND ADJUST STEERING SYSTEM.
This Task Covers:
a.
Bleed
b.
Adjust
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
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Parking brake set (see TM 5-3805-254-10).
•
Lubricating oil (Item 13, Appendix B)
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Steering system filled (see TM 5-3805-254-20).
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Steering arm disconnected (see paragraph 12-5). Reference:
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TM 5-3805-254-10
Tools/Test Equipment:
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TM 5-3805-254-20
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General mechanic's tool kit
Personnel Required: Two
a.
BLEED
1. Start engine (see TM 5-3805-254-10).
2. Turn steering wheel left and right three times to remove air in steering system.
3. Stop engine (see TM 5-3805-254-10).
4. Fill steering system (see TM 5-3805-254-20).
b.
ADJUSTI
1. Connect steering arm (see paragraph 12-5).
NOTE
Steering gear Is adjusted by rotating relief valve plunger at each end of steering gear.
2. Loosen two nuts (2) on each end of steering gear (3).
3. Rotate two relief valve plungers (1) clockwise until they bottom.
4. Start engine (see TM 5-3805-254-10) and operate at fast idle.
5. Rotate steering wheel to right until steering wheel starts to turn hard.
NOTE
Do not disturb wheel stop to gain clearance while performing steps 6 and 7.
6. While holding steering wheel to the right, adjust relief valve plunger (1) at rear of steering gear (3) outward
(counterclockwise) until there is approximately Y in. (3 mm) clearance between wheel stop (5) and right side of
front axle (4).
7. While holding steering wheel to the left, adjust relief valve plunger (1) at rear of steering gear (3) outward
(counterclockwise) until there is approximately X in. (3 mm) clearance between wheel stop (6) and left side of
front axle (4).
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